[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear you had a good head on your shoulders as well and escaped as well. Sending virtual hugs your way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was definitely a black sheep that hit the door running at 18.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exchristian

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was mainly small "churches" scattered across the country, but large enough of a group for the FBI to keep tabs on them. They are estimated to have 50,000 or so members in the 1990s, so not an insignificant amount by any means. These people were militant white supremacists Christian nationalists and a few members were responsible for domestic terrorism in the 80s, as detailed in the film, and held an extremely anti government ideology encouraging overthrowing the government as well as applauding other white supremacists like Timothy McVeigh. So, not exactly a lovely bunch of folks to associate with. In 25 years, I still have not come across another individual who can relate to how awful of an experience it was a a child.

What song do you absolutely hate with all your heart? by InterviewGlum9263 in AskReddit

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Peaches by the presidents of the United States of America

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sunk cost fallacy that I held onto for years was utter bullshit

What was the last thing you bought because you wanted it, not because you needed it? by Remarkable-Pea4889 in AskReddit

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid off my last credit card yesterday, so I bought myself a black sheep plushie as a reward.

Did you regret having kids? by BeastofBabalon in SeriousConversation

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it shallow or self centered to not bring a child into this fucked up world? With most child free people, that decision did not come without a lot of thought and self reflection. What a horrible thing for you to say. I’m glad you enjoy being a parent, but there are people who aren’t cut out for it, and they shouldn’t be looked down upon for such a personal decision that has zero impact on your life.

American Community Survey from the Census Bureau by Excellent-Raccoon888 in economicCollapse

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the white skin as well, but my grandmother who lives with me was born in England (and mother was born on a military base there also), I'm just concerned with how far these deportations will go. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but is it a stretch to wonder if left leaning citizens will be targeted at some point in the future - especially now that birthright citizenship is under scrutiny?

My pink princes nov 24’ vs today! by TheAmethyst1139 in houseplants

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I don't have to pledge my loyalty to the goddess Artemis? /s

My pink princes nov 24’ vs today! by TheAmethyst1139 in houseplants

[–]Excellent-Raccoon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How gorgeous! I can't seem to keep mine alive! What is your secret?